1951 general election · South West
Wiltshire Chippenham: 1951 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1951 general election with a majority of 4,878. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,87812.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%40,324 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,494
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,601 | 56.1% | +11.7 | |
| Labour | 17,723 | 44.0% | +9.8 | |
| Valid votes | 40,324 | |||
| Majority | 4,878 | 12.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire Chippenham at the 1951 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,601 votes (56.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1951?
4,878 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire Chippenham in 1951?
81.5% of the 49,494 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,324 votes).
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